Spicy Lentil Stew(Yemiser W'et)

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPICY LENTIL STEW (YEMISER W'ET)

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Vegetarian
Ethnic

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Lentils
1 c Onions, chopped
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 c Ghee
1 tb Berbere
1 t Ground cumin
1 tb Sweet Hungarian paprika
2 c Tomatoes, chopped
1/4 c Tomato paste
1 c Vegetable stock
1 c Green peas, fresh or frozen
Salt & pepper

Rinse & cook lentils. when done, drain & set aside.
Reserve stock for later in the recipe.

Saute onions & garlic in the ghee till onions are just
translucent. Add berbere, cumin & paprika. Saute for
a few minutes longer, stirring occasionally to prevent
anything from burning. Mix in tomatoes & tomato paste.
Simmer 10 minutes. Add stock & continue simmering.

When lentils are cooked, mix them into the saute. Add
green peas & cook another 5 minutes. Add salt &
pepper to taste.

Serve with Injera bread or pita bread.

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